Wednesday, December 3, 2025

11:30 AM – 12:50 PM EST

AAR2501. Welcome and Accounting & Auditing Update

Jason Eddy

- Managing Director | Grant Thornton, LLP

Julie Verrekia

- Director-Quality Control | Torrillo & Associates, LLC

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

AAR2502. Firm Audit Efficiency, Best Tools

Kristin Ryan

- Founder & CEO | Ryan + Mann LLC

Joseph Farrenkopf

- Partner | PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

Jena Ford

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

AAR2503. Navigating SOC 1 Reports

2:45 PM – 3:35 PM EST

AAR2504. Navigating the (Cyber and AI) Digital Risk Landscape

2:45 PM – 3:35 PM EST

AAR2505. ERISA Litigation Update

3:45 PM – 4:35 PM EST

AAR2506. MEPs & PEPs Update

Debbie Smith

- Partner | Grant Thornton LLP

3:45 PM – 4:35 PM EST

AAR2507. DOL Update (Invitation Pending)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

11:30 AM – 12:50 PM EST

AAR2508. Welcome Day Two & Regulatory and Legislative Update

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

AAR2509. You Have an ERROR Now What? - Understanding the Impact of 401K Corrections

Laura Ferguson

Chris Ciminera

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

AAR2510. Compensation Compliance for EBP Audits

Jason Moss

Karolyn Ladas

- Assurance Principal, Employee benefit plans | BDO

2:45 PM – 3:35 PM EST

AAR2511. Form 5500 - What Auditors Need to Know

2:45 PM – 3:35 PM EST

AAR2512. Common Internal Controls Used to Reduce Control Risk in an EBP Audit

3:45 PM – 4:35 PM EDT

AAR2513. Asking for a Friend - Q&A